Dating
How to reply when your ex wants to be friends
You don't owe an ex friendship. Decide what you actually want first, then say it in one or two calm lines.
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Three ways to say it
Scenario 1
You need space
What you'd type
“can we still be friends?”
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What to send
Maybe someday. Right now I need space, and I'm taking it.
Scenario 2
You're genuinely okay with it
What you'd type
“i'd hate to lose you as a friend”
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What to send
Same. Give it a little time and we'll get there.
Scenario 3
They hurt you
What you'd type
“let's stay friends?”
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What to send
We weren't great at being more. Let's not test friends.
Common questions
How to reply when your ex wants to be friends
You don't owe an ex friendship. Decide what you actually want first, then say it in one or two calm lines.
What should I text when you need space?
Maybe someday. Right now I need space, and I'm taking it.
What should I text when you're genuinely okay with it?
Same. Give it a little time and we'll get there.
What should I text when they hurt you?
We weren't great at being more. Let's not test friends.